Elmer's Cove

It’s all about the nature in this untamed coastal corner of Maine. As well as all its walking and cycling trails, Cobscook Bay State Park is a haven for birds and animals who come to take advantage of the abundant fish life. You may be lucky enough to see eagles and ospreys, seals and otters – or perhaps the occasional bear. Other easily accessed hiking routes include the Timberdoodle Trail (both five minutes’ drive) through birch, spruce and cedar, and the Whiting Bay Beach Trail (20 minutes), a loop walk with views to Bar Island and the Birch Beach Spur. Go fishing for tunny and bluefish in sweeping Dennys Bay (five minutes), or have an amble around the marshes and lakes of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge (20 minutes) – all the while keeping an eye out for the 225 species of birds and endangered species in the reserve. And when you feel like a day at the beach, pack a picnic and spend the day at Mowry Beach Preserve (25 minutes), an expanse of sand with views of Lubec Channel and Campobello Island.